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Elections
10 months ago
Ferndale voters to see city’s first initiative on the ballot this fall

If it’s passed, Initiative 25-01 would eliminate so-called “junk fees” for renters in Ferndale.

Education
10 months ago
Lynden School District votes to add measure on the November ballot to fund new high school

If passed, the bond would provide money to build a new high school and performing arts center, while also funding gym and athletic complex renovations.

Crime
10 months ago
Bryan Kohberger sentenced to life in prison for killing four University of Idaho students

Friends and relatives of the victims delivered powerful statements of love, anguish and condemnation at the sentencing hearing Wednesday morning.

Government
10 months ago
Bellingham joins multi-city and county suit against Trump administration

Mayor Kim Lund made the announcement on Monday night during Bellingham City Council’s regular meeting.

Elections
10 months ago
New tenant protections initiative on ballot for Bellingham voters this November

The initiative would also prohibit landlords from requiring tenants sign a nondisclosure agreement relating to their lease agreement.

Government
10 months ago
Whatcom County receives national award for veteran program

Nearly 1,600 awards were given out this year to counties across the country.

Crime
10 months ago
Man arrested after standoff in Blaine

He remains at the Whatcom County Jail on $25,000 bail.

Government
10 months ago
Bellingham City Council votes unanimously to approve ordinance affirming rights of LGBTQ+ community members

With its passage, the new ordinance creates a new chapter of the Bellingham municipal code.

Business
10 months ago
New data shows fluctuating retail sales numbers in Bellingham and surrounding areas

Bellingham, Blaine and Lynden stayed roughly the same in the year-over-year comparison, with the seat of the county seeing a nearly 1.6% increase in total revenue.

Traffic
10 months ago
City of Bellingham announces multiple projects to improve public spaces and roads this week

Traffic may be impacted in parts of Bellingham as crews work to repair roads and more.